Claire Saffitz Holiday Pecan Slab Pie Recipe | Dessert Person

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture with less cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Toast 1 pound of pecans in the oven for 10 minutes.

Roll out pie crust using 2 cups of flour.

Fit the rolled-out pastry into a 9x13 baking slab.

Trim the edges of the pastry after chilling in the freezer.

Dock the pastry by poking holes in the bottom.

Line the pastry with foil and fill with pie weights (dried beans or rice).

Par bake the crust at 400°F for 20 minutes until edges are browned.

Reduce oven temperature after removing the crust.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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